Dynjandi Waterfall & Westfjords Farm Tour from Ísafjörður
Description
Travel through mountain tunnels and stunning fjords on this half-day shore excursion tour to Dynjandi waterfall. Starting from the port at Ísafjörður, this tour´s main highlight in Dynjandi waterfall, one of Iceland´s most famous waterfalls. It´s truly a must when visiting the west fjords. It is often said to resemble a bridal veil, tapering to its widest at 60 meters at the bottom. Continuing the wedding theme, sample Hjónabandssæla cake, a traditional cake during your stop at Gemlufell, a tradional working farm. This oat and rhubarb jam creation translate as wedded bliss in English.
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The meeting point for this tour is the cruise ship dock in Ísafjörður. Ísafjörður is becoming increasingly more popular as a cruise ship port of call. Once everyone is onboard, we head out of town and take the mountain tunnel of Vestfjarðagöng. On emerging from the tunnel on the other side of the mountain, we venture onwards through a series of small villages, stunning fjords and sheer faced mountains, before we reach Dynjandi.
Dynjandi waterfall is one of Iceland´s highest and most beautiful waterfalls. Comprised of several converging falls, the water drops off many ledges to its widest point at the bottom. Driving time from Isafjorður to Dynjandi is about 40 minutes, with beautiful and pristine landscapes to be enjoyed en routeþ Dynjandi has really captured the imagination of travellers to Iceland in recent years.
After the jaw-dropping sites at Dynjandi, we make our way back towards Ísafjörður, but not before one extra stop. We visit the charming Gemlufell Farm, a typical Icelandic working farm situated in idyllic surroundings on the coastline of Dýrar fjord. Daily life in this remote homestead is so peaceful, and you can take in these surroundings while enjoying complimentary tea, coffee and a traditional Icelandic cake called Hjónabandssæla. This oat and rhubarb jam cake loosely translates as Happy Marriage cake!
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,201)
This tour allowed us to see the “wedding veil” waterfall (Dynjandi)—it was magical…and the delightful hostesses at the farm house served us “happy marriage cake” — perfect don’t you think! There are lots of opportunities to see waterfalls, but this destination is special—don’t miss it! I want to go back! Iceland is beautiful and a bucket list destination!
Tour was on time. Driver was entertaining. Taught us about glaciers. The waterfall was beautiful, but be prepared for a steep hike.
Nice tour which included a stop at a local farm. Interesting discussion about farm life and animal care in Iceland. Dynjandi Falls was amazing. It was huge! The trail to see it up close and personal was very rough in places so wear good sturdy shoes and bring walking sticks if you have them. Our tour guide Tom knew everything about Iceland and shared lots of stories and information with us. He even serenaded us with an Icelandic song! Great guy.
A great excursion! Our tour guide was an exccellent story teller as well as a singer. He did a fun job of keeping us interested in fun facts as we traveled along in our bus.
Tom our guide was wonderful with lots of stories and information. The falls are so much more than you can capture in pictures. It is quite a nice and legitimate hike to the top and I would recommend definitely wearing shoes with some grip. The farm was also a highlight hearing from a local and tasting the cake. Living in the Icelandic horses was a highlight for me.
Very good service and excellent. Thanks a lot
Great driver/guide. Lovely tour with a real feel of that part of Iceland Guide Tom as excellent and very knowledgeable.
Beautiful scenery. Our guide, Tomas, was very entertaining and informative. The coffee and cake at the farm was delicious
Very well commentated. I felt like I really knew what it is like to live in Iceland. Falls were beautiful! Farm was truly fun.
Beautiful sites. Tom was a terrific guide with extensive knowledge of Icelandic geology and traditions m
